Pamela M. Renshaw
Georgetown,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing direct patient care in a wide range of healthcare settings. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Strengths include effective communication, strong clinical skills, adaptability to different environments and situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
09.2018 - 05.2025
- Triage and prepared patients for examinations, by documenting their medical history, current symptoms, medications, and vital signs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and treatment as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed EKG's on patients
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reviewed lab, imaging, and diagnostic results to patients.
- Facilitated communicated effectively with patients and families to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
- Provide referrals for labs, infusion, physical therapy, home services, diagnostic, and imaging testing.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Provide Inpatient hospital care to patients with multiply complex diagnoses.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, and health history documentation.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Administer medications via PO/IV/SQ/IM.
- Obtained blood samples through intravenous, central venous, and midline's.
- Provided blood and blood components while monitoring patients tolerance and vital signs throughout the infusion process.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Medical Coder/Account Manager
Pediatric Health Partners, S.C.
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
03.1999 - 12.2016
- Assigned appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT guidelines.
- Utilized coding software and tools efficiently to expedite the coding process.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and coding queries.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.
- Submitted electronic claims to various insurance carriers and patients monthly statements.
- Managed patients accounts, ensuring timely communication and support.
- Maintained accurate patient data, including medical history, laboratory results, billing information and other relevant documents.
- Educated patient's parent or caregiver on insurance coverage and payment options.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
Education
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Communications Disorders and Sciences
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-1985
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Nebulizers
- Blood transfusion administration
- Spirometry
- Wound Care
Certification
- Compact Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR and BLS Certified with the American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Norton Healthcare
09.2018 - 05.2025
Medical Coder/Account Manager
Pediatric Health Partners, S.C.
03.1999 - 12.2016
License Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science - Communications Disorders and Sciences
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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